Month: August 2023

Understanding Coin Population

In the world of numismatics, there are three numbers often used when determining the rarity of a coin: the mintage, the survival rate, and the coin population. Of the three, the most well-known term among coin collectors is mintage—the number of coins struck for a particular issue.

The Anatomy of a Coin: What to Know

Coins are used extensively in our daily lives. They’re often passed from person to person, and we don’t usually take the time to look at the elements that work together to make the coin what it is. As we step into the world of numismatics, however, coins become more than just a currency.

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